Canton of Noyelles-sous-Lens
The canton of Noyelles-sous-Lens is a former canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 3 communes,[1] which joined the canton of Harnes in 2015.[2]
Noyelles-sous-Lens | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 3 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Noyelles-sous-Lens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.57 km2 (4.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 21,608 |
| • Density | 2,044/km2 (5,290/sq mi) |
Geography
The canton is organised around Noyelles-sous-Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 22m (Fouquières-lès-Lens) to 45m (Billy-Montigny) for an average altitude of 38m.
Composition
The canton comprised 3 communes and a total of 21,608 inhabitants (2012, without double counting).[1]
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy-Montigny | 8 396 | 62420 | 62133 |
| Fouquières-lès-Lens | 6 898 | 62740 | 62351 |
| Noyelles-sous-Lens | 7 359 | 62221 | 62628 |
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27427 | 28712 | 25371 | 23420 | 22851 | 22653 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 15, 2008.
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